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Deaths Written by Barbara (10/9/2005 1:57 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Is Capt. Benwick the only, penned by Rebecca Mog

There are not a lot of deaths that figure into the action of the novels. Most deaths are offstage or before main action of the story.

Mr. Dashwood dies at the beginning of S&S. Mrs. Churchill's death is an important plot point in Emma. The circumstances surrounding Mrs. Tilney's death are important in Northanger Abbey. Old Mr. Darcy's wishes at the time of his death figure into the action of P&P.

We have a few deaths in this novel that forward the action. There is not only Fanny Harville (the name Phoebe is used in the movie P2), but also Richard Musgrove (whose death, in part, prompts some of the interaction between Captain Wentworth and the Musgrove family), and Mrs. William Elliot.

But I don't think there are any other fiance(e)s who died. The closest would probably be Eliza Brandon--who was the colonel's fiancee, and whom he sought again following her divorce---although they would probably not have been able to marry. The gloom of temperament this caused in him is a bit similar to Captain Benwick's despondance. I can picture young Brandon indulging in melancholy poetry, etc.

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Benwick suicide? Cheryl (10/5/2005 2:52 a.m.)

Is Capt. Benwick the only Rebecca Mog (10/9/2005 5:52 a.m.)
- Deaths Barbara (10/9/2005 1:57 p.m.)
The Giaour Barbara (10/6/2005 4:43 p.m.)
- Excellent scholarship! More on Anne's romantic streak JennyAllan (10/8/2005 6:52 p.m.)
- Oh my! I agree, more prose please! : ) Thanks Robbin (10/7/2005 5:17 a.m.)
- But how is it pronounced?! (nfm) Lia (10/6/2005 11:48 p.m.)
  - It's an inside joke Barbara (10/7/2005 12:11 a.m.)
- Wow, Thanks Barbara! Jen N. (10/6/2005 9:30 p.m.)
- Was not this poem mentioned... Maisy (10/6/2005 5:07 p.m.)
My Thoughts on the Captain BarbaraB (10/5/2005 10:53 p.m.)
I think maybe "died of a broken heart" Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:21 p.m.)
I wonder what they talked about? Jenny Allan (10/5/2005 4:13 p.m.)
- That is an interesting question. Robbin (10/5/2005 5:24 p.m.)
I've always loved this story Joan Ellen (10/5/2005 12:15 p.m.)
- Yes, what if his leave had not been granted? Maisy (10/5/2005 3:26 p.m.)
  - Why would his leave have been denied? Kara M (10/5/2005 3:52 p.m.)
    - I don't know for sure... Kim in AK (10/5/2005 8:02 p.m.)
    - I have no idea, but... Joan Ellen (10/5/2005 4:13 p.m.)
    - Red tape? -nfm- Maisy (10/5/2005 4:03 p.m.)
      - Great risk for a friend Margaret 7 (10/5/2005 6:25 p.m.)
        
        You are right… Robbin (10/5/2005 6:55 p.m.)
      - Quick question -   Nicki (10/5/2005 6:14 p.m.)
        
        Red tape means bureaucracy   Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:44 p.m.)
        
        I see - thanks! (nfm)   Nicki (10/6/2005 12:28 p.m.)
  - Psychic Connection Heather Renee (10/5/2005 3:37 p.m.)
    - I agree, with Maisy, Heather Renee, and Lady R Delories (10/5/2005 3:53 p.m.)
I thought of that too. (nfm) Emmeline (10/5/2005 6:24 a.m.)
I thought exactly the same Ramya (10/5/2005 4:40 a.m.)
- CW was a steadfast friend. I agree that it must have Annette J. (10/5/2005 4:52 a.m.)
  - I don't know that it turns LR's earlier view "on its head&qu Delories (10/5/2005 8:54 a.m.)
    - LR was right Heather Renee (10/5/2005 3:33 p.m.)
      - Taking calculated risks vs. leaving nothing to chance Liza G. (10/5/2005 6:32 p.m.)
      - Would not have married until had fortune Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:01 p.m.)
        
        Yes, however, Kim in AK (10/5/2005 8:16 p.m.)

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